Idioms and Idiomatic Phrases

Product Description
Idioms are a very important aspect of the English Language. Idioms can be formed in many ways. For example, the word "man" has been used to form many idioms. The parts of the body have been used to form numerous idioms. The names of various animals and various objects have also been used to form idioms. Events and stories from Theology, History, Geography, Science, Mythology, Legend, Romance, Economics, Linguistics, Medicine, Law, Politics, Current Events, Sports, Mathematics, Biology, Philosophy and other subjects have been used in order to "create" this interesting branch of English - idioms. Not every item in this book is an idiom. Collocations, common sayings, proverbs and interesting expressions have all been embodied in this book. The aim is to help the student in every way possible to use English in an impressive and colorful manner. A section dealing with correlatives has been added to help readers better understand the formation of idioms.

About the Author
A. N. C. Odu is a prolific author and has been writing textbooks for secondary schools and Teacher Training Colleges since the 1970s. His books have always been extraordinarily popular in schools systems across West Africa and beyond. Some of his books include the following: * Key to Success for Primary Schools. * English Language Methods for Teachers' Colleges. (Co - Author) (Two Volumes) * Mathematics Methods for Teachers' Colleges (Two Volumes). * English at a Glance. * Oral English for Secondary Schools. * Idioms and Idiomatic Phrases, Correlations, and Collocations. * Summary and Comprehension for the School Certificate Examination. * English: Lexis and Structure for University Entrance Examinations. Jude Odu is the author's youngest son. He is a freelance author who writes on various topics. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Ursuline College and a Master's degree from George Washington University and writes books for students from elementary school through graduate college as well as for the general public. He is married with children and lives with his family in Cleveland, Ohio.